I'm due to have a rhinoplasty and mini face lift next week and can't help worrying about VTE and stroke risk with having a varicose vein behind my left knee and down calf, how likely is this
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April 4, 2014
Answer: Pulmonary embolism after facial rejuvenation surgery should be extremely rare
Thank you for your question about your face lift.There are several kinds of 'one stitch' face lift.The MACS lift uses one, circular, heavy suture to lift the face.Single suture suspensions can also be placed in the office.None of these are as effective or long-lasting as a standard well-done...
Thank you for your question about your face lift.I am so sorry you had a complication from your face lift.I can see how troubling it can be -You have a lot of internal swelling - it should get better, not worse with time.Internal scars improve but it is hard to hurry the processMassage,...
Limited changes in the shape of the face is possible primarily by working on the shape of the jaw and chin. Liposuction of the cheeks can reduce the round nature of this part of the face. Chin implants help in some cases and injection with fillers can have a limited effect. To better answer your...